Presented by Zabar's
Lively discussions between children's book authors and their fans. Each event includes a creative writing project, a free-wheeling discussion with the audience, and a book signing. Sometimes actors stop by to read from the book. Co-presented with Bank Street Bookstore.
Thalia Kids' Book Club Camp Thalia Kids’ Book Club Camp, a unique camp based at Symphony Space (95 & Broadway) offering up-close interaction with favorite children’s book authors and illustrators, is geared for avid readers and writers. All sessions for summer 2011 are full. To get on the waiting list or to be added to our mailing list send an email to shorts@symphonyspace.org
| Thalia Kids' Book Club: A Wrinkle in Time 50th Anniversary Writers and actors, including award-winning novelist Rebecca Stead (When You Reach Me), R.L. Stine (Goosebumps, Fear Street), Katherine Paterson (Bridge to Terabithia) and Lois Lowry (The Giver) celebrate the Newbery Medal-winning classic. The discussion will be moderated by NYPL Children's Librarian and Fuse #8 blogger Betsy Bird. The event will also include a special introduction by children's book historian Leonard Marcus. Excerpts from the book will be performed by Jane Curtin (3rd Rock from the Sun) and others.
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| Thalia Kids' Book Club: Carl Hiaasen's Chomp The bestselling author of Hoot and Flush takes a bite out of reality TV in his hysterical new eco-centric mystery. As with his previous novels for young readers, his latest adventure is jam-packed with quirky characters, comic twists and all the elements of the classic whodunit. |